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Ifor Williams HBX506 vs M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer

The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 625kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HBX506 is rated 1,850kg heavier gross and carries 1,225kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ifor Williams HBX506
Ifor Williams HBX506 - image: Norfolk Trailers
6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ifor Williams HBX506M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer
Gross weight2600kg750kg
Unladen weight865kg240kg
Payload1735kg510kg
Internal length3.26m1820mm
Internal width1.67m1220mm
Axles-Single
Brakes-Unbraked

Sources: Ifor Williams HBX506, M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the HBX506 if...

  • you want one that is rated 1,850kg heavier gross
  • you want one that carries 1,225kg more
  • you want one that is 1.44m (4.5ft) longer inside
  • you want one that is 45cm (1.5ft) wider inside

A mid-size horsebox for owners moving one or two horses who want the updated HBX styling and features rather than the standard HB range trailer.

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Full HBX506 specifications →

Buy or hire the 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer if...

  • you want one that is 625kg lighter empty

An entry-level box trailer for tradespeople and gardeners moving small loads of tools, waste or turf, light enough to tow on a car licence without a trailer test. Its 750kg gross weight keeps it under the unbraked trailer limit.

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Full 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Ifor Williams HBX506 and the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?

The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is 625kg lighter empty. The Ifor Williams HBX506 is rated 1,850kg heavier gross and carries 1,225kg more. The Ifor Williams HBX506 is a a double horsebox trailer from Ifor Williams' HBX range; the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer is a 6ft x 4ft unbraked single axle general purpose trailer.

Which is lighter, the Ifor Williams HBX506 or the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?

The M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer. It is 625kg lighter empty than the Ifor Williams HBX506.

Which carries more, the Ifor Williams HBX506 or the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer?

The Ifor Williams HBX506, by 1,225kg.

Can I tow the Ifor Williams HBX506 or the M-Tec 6ft x 4ft Single Axle Trailer on a car licence?

Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.

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